Playground Rules Activities | Recess Safety Book, Posters & Certificat

Make playground expectations clear, positive, and easy for young learners to remember! This Playground Rules Activities resource gives Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students simple visual supports for learning how to play safely, treat others kindly, and make responsible choices during recess.

The resource includes an original class discussion book, focused playground rules posters, a student practice page, scenario-based decision making, and certificates to celebrate successful learning. The short, age-appropriate language and clear black-and-white visuals make it easy to introduce expectations at the beginning of the school year or revisit routines whenever your class needs a reset.

What's Included

• 1 premium resource cover

• 1 teacher introduction and discussion guide

• 1 class read-aloud: My Safe & Kind Recess Choices

• 4 individual playground and recess rules posters

• 1 playground choices sorting activity

• 1 “What Should I Do?” scenario page

• 1 student recess promise page

• 1 student certificate page

• 1 thank-you page

Skills Developed

Students practice:

• playground and recess safety awareness

• following shared rules and routines

• self-management

• responsible decision-making

• social skills and cooperation

• taking turns and respecting personal space

• asking an adult for help when needed

Perfect For

This resource is ideal for back-to-school routines, beginning-of-year SEL lessons, classroom community building, recess expectation reviews, behavior refreshers, preschool and elementary counseling lessons, and positive classroom management.

Why Teachers Love It

The consistent visual language helps young children connect each rule with a clear action. Pages are intentionally uncluttered, easy to explain, and designed for quick whole-group teaching followed by meaningful student practice.

Simply print, teach, discuss, and display the rules that best support your school's playground expectations. This Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade recess resource provides practical social emotional learning support for creating a safer, kinder, and more successful playground experience.